Ashling Murphy as newly-qualified and teaching first class at Durrow National School outside Tullamore.
Teachers in the school where Ashling Murphy taught are being briefed on how to support her students.
The 23 year old - who died in an attack last night - was newly-qualified and teaching first class at Durrow National School outside Tullamore.
The National Educational Psychological Service has been liaising with the school on how to help children deal with the news.
Retired principal of Durrow National School, Frank Kelly says they've been sharing memories of Ashling:
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